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Blue Summit Dental
Davison, MI
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General Dentist with over 25 years of clinical practice. Enjoys outdoor activities including swimming and skiing.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
12 Answers
4 Agrees
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Acids erodes enamel: Tooth sensitivity is a sign of an inflammatory response inside the tooth. Acids, such as vinegar, can demineralize the surface of a tooth or the root... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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37 years experience
Keep it dry: A toothbrush will always retain some bacteria and plaque remnants however keeping it dry and well rinsed off between brushing will help protect you fr... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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37 years experience
Antibiotics Help: Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is an aggressive infection of the gums around the teeth that is caused by poor oral hygiene. Periodontal infec... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Wisdom Tooth Pain: Wisdom teeth grow from early teens until adulthood. the tissue around and more so above them can become inflamed or infected very easily and it feels ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Potential Infection: Swellings often is an inflammatory response that could be secondary to an infection. Sources of infections in the jaw may be from any tissue both ha... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Get a dental X ray: Evaluation of the area of swelling may reveal the source of a common infection of the jaw possibly from the teeth. Infections in this area should not... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Painful Root Canal: Root canal treatment is performed to remove the source of an infected tooth pulp. Inflammation and infection in the area around the tooth treated may... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Tooth Abcess: An abscess is an infection usually of bacterial origin. The source of the infection needs to be identified and treated. Removal of the source, possi... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Mucus cyst: The para-functional movement of your tongue and jaw may be causing a muscle pain that can cause this type of pain. Resist the temptation to play with... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
TMJ or infection: There are a number of possible reasons your jaw pain is localized to this area however the most frequent causes are usually one of two problems. In y... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Ignore: Keep your teeth clean and healthy. Ask your dentist for options. Don't assume you are too old .
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A male asked:
Dr. Ralph Beckeranswered
37 years experience
Flouride not toxic: Application of Flouride at a dentist office is generally supposed to stay on the teeth. If some is swallowed the Flouride may upset your stomach since... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Becker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Becker is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Thank Very much! I scared cause i'm feeling numbness
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Detroit
Graduated 1986MD
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